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The gardens are a MUST visit! This is a wonderful place to celebrate the biodiversity of Mexico. You're greeted at the front and told you can get free tea in the restaurant. The tea is more like cold juice (super sweet) and so so, but the food at the restaurant is among the best we had on our trip. In fact, the enchiladas are the best I have ever had in my life and I don't even consider myself an enchilada person haha. Some reviews say the restaurant is pricey, but 1) not pricey by American standards and 2) the experience is so worth it. Everything from the presentation and flavors were top notch. Service was also incredible friendly and kind. As if the food itself weren't enough, the views from the restaurant were remarkable. Additionally, the musicians added charm; one even played "Baby Shark" on the violin for my toddler. She was thrilled. As for the nature and gardens, soak it up and enjoy the serenity of nature. There are some places to sit down and I believe there is also a waterfall somewhere. A little chapel sits on top of one of the hills, offering not just peace for reflection and meditation but also air conditioning! Note: you will need bug repellent. Make sure it actually works and is not essential oil based (not effective!). Thank you, Vallarta Botanical Gardens!
Stunning grounds to take in beauty and nature. We took a van from Puerto Vallarta that left at 9:30 am and returned at 3 pm, so we could relax and enjoy all the people and nature around us. Pack plenty of water so you stay hydrated. I probably drank 1.5 liters while in the gardens (the river hike is intense but worth it). After hiking and checking out the wildlife, we took a break from the November humidity and enjoyed a lovely lunch on the upper deck that faces the river. If it were hummingbird season (alas, we missed it by a month) we would have seen an impressive variety of birds at the many feeders. I'll review the restaurant separately but know, gentle reader, that it was equally awesome. We did a second, half-hearted hike after lunch to the vanilla plantation, but after a couple of trips on roots and a loose step, we quit and just sat in the shade to talk. I'll definitely return and pack 2 liters of water for my hikes here.
I would go back here 100 times over! We began our adventure aimlessly wandering through the beautiful garden full of butterflies. We found our way to the hiking trails which were extremely steep and difficult to navigate (beware if you are not in good shape and health) we saw animals and the gushing river as we approached the restaurant. The servers greeted us with cool wash clothes for us to clean and cool down before lunch. The food was fresh and delicious. We enjoyed the fish tacos and fresh guacamole. As well as mocktails. The service was warm and inviting. They had a beautiful gift shop full of niche items. The restaurant sits on a mountain overlooking the bountiful landscape. Its majestic. Its affordable. After lunch we wandered around the garden until we found our car. There were so many beautiful plants and rocks , even scientists in the labs! Plants were labeled to help identify them. We went to the cathedral and pet cemetery and saw the most amazing art. This place is a true gem. If you're into adventure, beauty, nature, and exceptional food. Visit.
Like other reviewers, we went yesterday expecting to spend a few hours and ended up staying all day. The gardens far exceeded our expectations- they are incredibly beautiful and well kept. The pet cemetery was unexpected and very touching and my son had fun wading in the small waterfall, and yes, it is quite small. We were able to push my son in his stroller for much of the way but my husband did end up carrying it quite a bit too, so I think it was worth having for the most part. We had lunch in the beautiful restaurant (I'm going to do a separate review) but just in case you only read this one I'd recommend going there for a drink for sure but we weren't overly impressed by the food, and it was quite pricey. However, the gardens are well worth a visit!!
Roughly 40mins car ride from Zona Romantica. Be prepared for mosquito bites! They also sell mosquito repellents at the entrance. If you get hungry before or after the garden there's a restaurant on premise. Good food, good service and great view with a nice breeze. A lot of tropical plants, butterflies and other animals roaming around this garden. It was a beautiful experience but way too hot for me. Plenty of benches, restroom and shade throughout the garden. You can also go down the steps to the river if you'd like.
Visited the botanical gardens during my trip there. Took an Uber there, ride was pretty scenic along the way, nice to see all the cliff side properties along the water. The garden had a few dogs roaming around, maybe they belong to the staff, they were super cute and friendly. It was really nice to see the variety of plants in the area. There were also hiking trails, one of the trails led to a quiet river that you could swim in, the water was calm and clear. We had lunch at the garden, the view was gorgeous, there was a hummingbird that came to visit the bird feeder throughout our meal, it was so cute. Food was delicious and service was great. The food is more westernized and on the pricier side since this is a tourist attraction. Unfortunately there's no service in the area to call an Uber back, so your options are to get the place to order you a taxi or take the bus directly across the street. The bus comes every 30 minutes, sometimes it is a few minutes late. The bus is a bit cramped since there's not a lot of leg room but it is a lot more affordable than taking a taxi back to the city. The bus back to the city is 50 pesos per person.
Fun short hike to a gorgeous stretch of the river; beautiful birds, restaurant enchiladas were really tasty, too! Its not a huge place so very doable in 2 hours. Note that the website says the bus is 20-28 pesos ( one way) but it was 50. We ubered To the gardens ($25 USD) from PV, and bussed back (50 pesos). To catch the bus home, walk out to the road, cross to other side of road and turn right- look for the " bus stop" ( walk behind the guard rail)
What an extraordinary surprise! Definitely a must see in Puerto Vallarta. I wanted to book a special adventure for my friends who were also visiting Puerto Vallarta in celebration of their anniversary. I asked my friend what she wanted to do, and my friend said she wanted to go to the Botanical Gardens and she said, "Does that sound boring?" And even though I kinda thought that it may be, lol, I told her "Of course not!" And in looking through the various options I landed on this one with Vallarta Botanical Gardens that also involved a culinary adventure - and I thought what a WIN WIN (because I am a foodie). Any doubt about whether this was going to be worthwhile was diminished by the glowing, incredible reviews .... You can go by yourself, but we opted to go with a tour... Our tour guide Eduardo was - brilliant, funny, knowledgeable - I mean VERY knowledgeable .... He was passionate, so enthusiastic, he had an enthusiasm that was infectious! When we arrived at the Botanical Gardens my friend had said, so overtaken by the beauty, that she said she felt like crying being there; not merely seeing something in a book or on t.v. Later Eduardo said to her about the beautiful child like wonder she had being there. I felt that his comment really captured it for her and her husband. We were oohing and awwwing throughout our stay. I thought I may get bored, but the time flew by so fast! It would not feel to be an exaggeration if my friend said that this was the most things beautiful places she had ever been. There were exquisite flowers I had never seen before.... hummingbirds and butterflies everywhere! Photographer's paradise. I tried to take notes because what Eduardo was saying was so interesting, I didn't want to forget.... Eduardo's lessons of century old trees, trees that grew up, rather than down...vanilla plants, the pollination of tequila, how cocoa is processed and was traditionally processed.... all so fascinating, and gave us all a deeper appreciation of this beauty. Unexpectedly there was a beautiful church .... koi pond.. hiking (if you wanted to - I didn't, but one of my friends did). The culinary adventure at the on-site restaurant could have been a separate 5 star excursion in and of itself. The drinks with fresh ingredients (recommended the Vanilla Bean Mojitos - with fresh vanilla, which I ordered), the tortilla soup, the guacamole, fish tacos.... everything we had was just delicious. Many wonderful things to choose from! We were charmed by our waiter, and entertained and wow'ed by the hummingbirds that flew by as we dined. The Gardens was about 40 minutes from our hotel. It was very helpful to be picked up at a location close to where we were staying, and of course to be dropped off at our hotel. So nice not having to deal with taxi drivers so that we could just sit back and enjoy the beauty of the scenery as we made our way to and from the gardens. I want to go back to how amazing, what a difference Eduardo made it for us. The Botanical Gardens was magical and we for sure go back each time we visit Puerta Vallarta. For us, it made a huge difference to have such a passionate and knowledgeable guide. I give both the Botanical Gardens and Eduardo a 10 star rating!
This is one of my favorite places in the world. Nestled in the jungle with its own raging river gorge it feels like you're a million miles from civilization. The grounds and plants are maintained impeccably, and the staff is friendly, bilingual, and eager to help with any request. There are a handful of walking trails ranging from "OK for toddlers" to "Oh, heck no!". My personal favorite is to take the Jaguar Trail down to the river (the long way around) and then take the Rio trail back up to the top of the hill where the restaurant is. And the restaurant... It, alone, is worth the trip. The food isn't "world class" but it's very good. High quality and a wide selection. And, again, the staff are beyond helpful and friendly. Extensive drinks menu, too! If there is a more perfect way to loll away an afternoon, sipping a good drink, on the terrace, overlooking the river, watching the hummingbirds and admiring the tranquility, I have not found it yet. There's a gift shop; of course there is. Same ticky-tacky stuff you see in every shop in Bahia Banderas. But! There's also a plant shop that's amazing. Beautiful orchids, succulents and terrariums (terraria ?) for sale. Not the cheapest but I saw a couple of unique Vanda hybrid orchids for sale, $70US, that I don't think I'd seen anywhere else. Free parking is a plus, but the lot is TINY. They also provide taxi hailing service to/from Puerto Vallarta Centro (450 pesos each way, mas ó menos) so that's an option, too. (I sometimes will take the local bus, but most gringos won't enjoy the experience.) Pro Tip: The staff tells me that Tuesday and Saturday are their "slow days" and so if you'd like to have the place basically to yourself, keep that in mind. Highly Recommended!
I regularly go to botanical gardens, as an avid gardener. This one is stunning and will inspire you. But if you don't care for plants, there is neat architecture, a delicious restaurant, a river to swim in, and lots of birds and butterflies. It's a wonderful and peaceful place to visit. We bought tickets ahead of time on their website. They are closed on Mondays. Getting there and back: We were able to take an Uber there from Marina Vallarta. Took about an hour. But you can't get an Uber back unless you make a prior arrangement with the driver to wait for you. Same with taxis. You may get lucky and find a taxi to take you back. Was not the case for us but not a problem. There is a bus stop across the street that drops you off at the Zona Romántica where you can get an Uber or taxi to get back to your hotel. You jump on the bus and pay when you get off. $50 pesos per person, they didn't charge for my toddler. Only one bus route so it's a simple ride, you can't get lost. It was safe and quick.
We were lucky to be staying only a 5 min drive away! We came here on the first day of our vacation and spent almost the whole day looking at the amazing gardens! There are a lot of different paths to take, a cute shop where you can buy gifts and plants, there's even an amazing restaurant I highly recommend checking out while you're here! We probably could have spent many more hours exploring and definitely hope to be back! It's definitely worth the drive out
I'm so glad I made the trip here. I'd heard good things from some other people I met and knew I had to check it out myself. The grounds are beautiful and well-maintained with a variety of plants, flowers, and hiking trails. If you want to hike, wear appropriate shoes- I was in flip flops, so I only did small portions, but going down to the river was totally manageable. There are signs throughout telling you about the plants and wildlife. Definitely check out the restaurant while you're there. The breezy second floor (above the gift shop) lets you soak in views of the grounds or mountains while you eat. Part of the time, someone played piano. There was a complimentary glass of hibiscus tea in addition to chips and amazingly fresh salsa. The veggie enchiladas with their three sauces made for a variety of flavors, all enjoyed. My server was friendly and attentive. read more
5 months ago
Vallarta Botanical Gardens is a fantastic way to spend a day immersed in nature just outside Puerto Vallarta. The gardens are well maintained and beautifully laid out, with a huge variety of tropical plants, orchids, cacti, trees, and even a vanilla plantation--all clearly labeled and easy to enjoy at your own pace. Many visitors describe the setting as lush, colorful, and peaceful, a lovely contrast to Vallarta's beach vibe. The property also features forested hiking trails that lead through different ecosystems and down toward the river, where you can cool off and take a refreshing swim if you're prepared. Bring insect repellent, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, and water, and consider visiting early in the day to avoid crowds and midday heat. * Extensive plant collections and scenic views. * Quiet, natural atmosphere ideal for relaxation. * Opportunity to swim in the river after exploring. read more
Oh what a beautiful day! The drive far up into the mountains by bus was a bit of a rough ride likely due to the age of the bus but overall you are able to see the ocean to the right, wonderful condo and hotels along the way. The bus drops you off and you greeted with kindness. 300 pesos and you start exploring. Paths everywhere, flowers and greenery are abundant here. The huge oven and lots of beautiful produce that's used in their restaurant. A little gift shop with great options including this cute hummingbird nest to hang. The paths were well marked, peacocks and guineas roam the property. The flowers were like nothing I'd seen before. Staff working to keep things trimmed and looking beautiful and clean. We ate hung upstairs with a beautiful view. A must see when visiting Puerta Vallarta. read more
The gardens are a MUST visit! This is a wonderful place to celebrate the biodiversity of Mexico. You're greeted at the front and told you can get free tea in the restaurant. The tea is more like cold juice (super sweet) and so so, but the food at the restaurant is among the best we had on our trip. In fact, the enchiladas are the best I have ever had in my life and I don't even consider myself an enchilada person haha. Some reviews say the restaurant is pricey, but 1) not pricey by American standards and 2) the experience is so worth it. Everything from the presentation and flavors were top notch. Service was also incredible friendly and kind. As if the food itself weren't enough, the views from the restaurant were remarkable. Additionally, the musicians added charm; one even played "Baby Shark" on the violin for my toddler. She was thrilled. As for the nature and gardens, soak it up and enjoy the serenity of nature. There are some places to sit down and I believe there is also a waterfall somewhere. A little chapel sits on top of one of the hills, offering not just peace for reflection and meditation but also air conditioning! Note: you will need bug repellent. Make sure it actually works and is not essential oil based (not effective!). Thank you, Vallarta Botanical Gardens! read more
3 months ago
This place is a hidden gem. $20 Uber ride from Romantic zone. Amazing restaurant. Unique plants, friendly staff, and well worth the walk on Jaguar trail down to river which we swam in. Will go back anytime we come back to PV read more
Stunning grounds to take in beauty and nature. We took a van from Puerto Vallarta that left at 9:30 am and returned at 3 pm, so we could relax and enjoy all the people and nature around us. Pack plenty of water so you stay hydrated. I probably drank 1.5 liters while in the gardens (the river hike is intense but worth it). After hiking and checking out the wildlife, we took a break from the November humidity and enjoyed a lovely lunch on the upper deck that faces the river. If it were hummingbird season (alas, we missed it by a month) we would have seen an impressive variety of birds at the many feeders. I'll review the restaurant separately but know, gentle reader, that it was equally awesome. We did a second, half-hearted hike after lunch to the vanilla plantation, but after a couple of trips on roots and a loose step, we quit and just sat in the shade to talk. I'll definitely return and pack 2 liters of water for my hikes here. read more
I would go back here 100 times over! We began our adventure aimlessly wandering through the beautiful garden full of butterflies. We found our way to the hiking trails which were extremely steep and difficult to navigate (beware if you are not in good shape and health) we saw animals and the gushing river as we approached the restaurant. The servers greeted us with cool wash clothes for us to clean and cool down before lunch. The food was fresh and delicious. We enjoyed the fish tacos and fresh guacamole. As well as mocktails. The service was warm and inviting. They had a beautiful gift shop full of niche items. The restaurant sits on a mountain overlooking the bountiful landscape. Its majestic. Its affordable. After lunch we wandered around the garden until we found our car. There were so many beautiful plants and rocks , even scientists in the labs! Plants were labeled to help identify them. We went to the cathedral and pet cemetery and saw the most amazing art. This place is a true gem. If you're into adventure, beauty, nature, and exceptional food. Visit. read more
2 years ago
Like other reviewers, we went yesterday expecting to spend a few hours and ended up staying all day. The gardens far exceeded our expectations- they are incredibly beautiful and well kept. The pet cemetery was unexpected and very touching and my son had fun wading in the small waterfall, and yes, it is quite small. We were able to push my son in his stroller for much of the way but my husband did end up carrying it quite a bit too, so I think it was worth having for the most part. We had lunch in the beautiful restaurant (I'm going to do a separate review) but just in case you only read this one I'd recommend going there for a drink for sure but we weren't overly impressed by the food, and it was quite pricey. However, the gardens are well worth a visit!! read more
6 months ago
Roughly 40mins car ride from Zona Romantica. Be prepared for mosquito bites! They also sell mosquito repellents at the entrance. If you get hungry before or after the garden there's a restaurant on premise. Good food, good service and great view with a nice breeze. A lot of tropical plants, butterflies and other animals roaming around this garden. It was a beautiful experience but way too hot for me. Plenty of benches, restroom and shade throughout the garden. You can also go down the steps to the river if you'd like. read more
2 years ago
So beautiful! The staff are wonderful, friendly, and informative. The hacienda has scrumptious food and drinks and authentic hospitality. Highly recommend! read more
Visited the botanical gardens during my trip there. Took an Uber there, ride was pretty scenic along the way, nice to see all the cliff side properties along the water. The garden had a few dogs roaming around, maybe they belong to the staff, they were super cute and friendly. It was really nice to see the variety of plants in the area. There were also hiking trails, one of the trails led to a quiet river that you could swim in, the water was calm and clear. We had lunch at the garden, the view was gorgeous, there was a hummingbird that came to visit the bird feeder throughout our meal, it was so cute. Food was delicious and service was great. The food is more westernized and on the pricier side since this is a tourist attraction. Unfortunately there's no service in the area to call an Uber back, so your options are to get the place to order you a taxi or take the bus directly across the street. The bus comes every 30 minutes, sometimes it is a few minutes late. The bus is a bit cramped since there's not a lot of leg room but it is a lot more affordable than taking a taxi back to the city. The bus back to the city is 50 pesos per person. read more
1 year ago
Fun short hike to a gorgeous stretch of the river; beautiful birds, restaurant enchiladas were really tasty, too! Its not a huge place so very doable in 2 hours. Note that the website says the bus is 20-28 pesos ( one way) but it was 50. We ubered To the gardens ($25 USD) from PV, and bussed back (50 pesos). To catch the bus home, walk out to the road, cross to other side of road and turn right- look for the " bus stop" ( walk behind the guard rail) read more
What an extraordinary surprise! Definitely a must see in Puerto Vallarta. I wanted to book a special adventure for my friends who were also visiting Puerto Vallarta in celebration of their anniversary. I asked my friend what she wanted to do, and my friend said she wanted to go to the Botanical Gardens and she said, "Does that sound boring?" And even though I kinda thought that it may be, lol, I told her "Of course not!" And in looking through the various options I landed on this one with Vallarta Botanical Gardens that also involved a culinary adventure - and I thought what a WIN WIN (because I am a foodie). Any doubt about whether this was going to be worthwhile was diminished by the glowing, incredible reviews .... You can go by yourself, but we opted to go with a tour... Our tour guide Eduardo was - brilliant, funny, knowledgeable - I mean VERY knowledgeable .... He was passionate, so enthusiastic, he had an enthusiasm that was infectious! When we arrived at the Botanical Gardens my friend had said, so overtaken by the beauty, that she said she felt like crying being there; not merely seeing something in a book or on t.v. Later Eduardo said to her about the beautiful child like wonder she had being there. I felt that his comment really captured it for her and her husband. We were oohing and awwwing throughout our stay. I thought I may get bored, but the time flew by so fast! It would not feel to be an exaggeration if my friend said that this was the most things beautiful places she had ever been. There were exquisite flowers I had never seen before.... hummingbirds and butterflies everywhere! Photographer's paradise. I tried to take notes because what Eduardo was saying was so interesting, I didn't want to forget.... Eduardo's lessons of century old trees, trees that grew up, rather than down...vanilla plants, the pollination of tequila, how cocoa is processed and was traditionally processed.... all so fascinating, and gave us all a deeper appreciation of this beauty. Unexpectedly there was a beautiful church .... koi pond.. hiking (if you wanted to - I didn't, but one of my friends did). The culinary adventure at the on-site restaurant could have been a separate 5 star excursion in and of itself. The drinks with fresh ingredients (recommended the Vanilla Bean Mojitos - with fresh vanilla, which I ordered), the tortilla soup, the guacamole, fish tacos.... everything we had was just delicious. Many wonderful things to choose from! We were charmed by our waiter, and entertained and wow'ed by the hummingbirds that flew by as we dined. The Gardens was about 40 minutes from our hotel. It was very helpful to be picked up at a location close to where we were staying, and of course to be dropped off at our hotel. So nice not having to deal with taxi drivers so that we could just sit back and enjoy the beauty of the scenery as we made our way to and from the gardens. I want to go back to how amazing, what a difference Eduardo made it for us. The Botanical Gardens was magical and we for sure go back each time we visit Puerta Vallarta. For us, it made a huge difference to have such a passionate and knowledgeable guide. I give both the Botanical Gardens and Eduardo a 10 star rating! read more
This is one of my favorite places in the world. Nestled in the jungle with its own raging river gorge it feels like you're a million miles from civilization. The grounds and plants are maintained impeccably, and the staff is friendly, bilingual, and eager to help with any request. There are a handful of walking trails ranging from "OK for toddlers" to "Oh, heck no!". My personal favorite is to take the Jaguar Trail down to the river (the long way around) and then take the Rio trail back up to the top of the hill where the restaurant is. And the restaurant... It, alone, is worth the trip. The food isn't "world class" but it's very good. High quality and a wide selection. And, again, the staff are beyond helpful and friendly. Extensive drinks menu, too! If there is a more perfect way to loll away an afternoon, sipping a good drink, on the terrace, overlooking the river, watching the hummingbirds and admiring the tranquility, I have not found it yet. There's a gift shop; of course there is. Same ticky-tacky stuff you see in every shop in Bahia Banderas. But! There's also a plant shop that's amazing. Beautiful orchids, succulents and terrariums (terraria ?) for sale. Not the cheapest but I saw a couple of unique Vanda hybrid orchids for sale, $70US, that I don't think I'd seen anywhere else. Free parking is a plus, but the lot is TINY. They also provide taxi hailing service to/from Puerto Vallarta Centro (450 pesos each way, mas ó menos) so that's an option, too. (I sometimes will take the local bus, but most gringos won't enjoy the experience.) Pro Tip: The staff tells me that Tuesday and Saturday are their "slow days" and so if you'd like to have the place basically to yourself, keep that in mind. Highly Recommended! read more
3 years ago
I regularly go to botanical gardens, as an avid gardener. This one is stunning and will inspire you. But if you don't care for plants, there is neat architecture, a delicious restaurant, a river to swim in, and lots of birds and butterflies. It's a wonderful and peaceful place to visit. We bought tickets ahead of time on their website. They are closed on Mondays. Getting there and back: We were able to take an Uber there from Marina Vallarta. Took about an hour. But you can't get an Uber back unless you make a prior arrangement with the driver to wait for you. Same with taxis. You may get lucky and find a taxi to take you back. Was not the case for us but not a problem. There is a bus stop across the street that drops you off at the Zona Romántica where you can get an Uber or taxi to get back to your hotel. You jump on the bus and pay when you get off. $50 pesos per person, they didn't charge for my toddler. Only one bus route so it's a simple ride, you can't get lost. It was safe and quick. read more
We were lucky to be staying only a 5 min drive away! We came here on the first day of our vacation and spent almost the whole day looking at the amazing gardens! There are a lot of different paths to take, a cute shop where you can buy gifts and plants, there's even an amazing restaurant I highly recommend checking out while you're here! We probably could have spent many more hours exploring and definitely hope to be back! It's definitely worth the drive out read more
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Saw this place recommended a few times on various sites and I'm always down for a hike so we came here on a Thursday morning to check it out. Like I said there is a fee to get in but they take pesos, cash or card. You can Uber here but FYI you cannot Uber back. To return home you'll either have to take the bus ($1 usd) or a taxi and we found the taxi to be expensive ($23 usd to the romantic zone). This was my least favorite part because the bus wasn't going to run for another 50 minutes and a taxi was going to take 20 minutes to come get us. Anyways, the place itself is stunning! There are multiple trails to hike, much to see, a small church on site and a river that you're welcome to swim in weather permitting. There is a main building that holds a gift shop and restaurant on the upper level. Although we did not eat there if you stop in you get a welcome drink which is a hibiscus tea and cold towels to cool down after your hike. If you want to experience a hummingbird up close ask for a small sugar water (free), hold it in your hand and the hummingbirds will come to you. I was scared at first because their wings flutter so fast but it's truly an amazing experience. read more
Stunning does not do justice to this jewel of an idea nestled in the mountains south and west of Puerto Vallarta. Luscious grounds pruned with care showcase native and non native varieties. The orchid area is wonderful, the vanilla plants, cactus and desert, and many others are here. The main building has exploding bougainvillea with a water Lilly pond and eye catching koi. The restaurant is top notch with welcoming cocktails and quite a gift shop. Dress appropriately with good walking shoes, a hat, sun screen and bug spray. Once you leave the central area it is forest and very uneven but fairly well constructed trails. Overall an incredible place to visit. read more
We had a great time exploring the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. The place is absolutely amazing. There are a lot of clearly marked trails to hike and enjoy the natural wildlife and gardens. We also had an excellent lunch. They have a very creative cocktail menu with lots of delicious choices. As a vegetarian, I was happy to see several vegetarian options on the menu. I highly recommend Vallarta Botanical Gardens for an amazing meal and a wonderful day out in PV! read more
Had I known about these gardens earlier, I would have returned to visit them each trip to PV! Exceptionally well maintained and a sight to behold. This was one of most enjoyable days of my time in PV. The trails are great, the individual garden areas are nicely marked, and the staff is both pleasant and helpful. Free fast internet available throughout the park. I was able to FaceTime from a jungle trail (to family in the snow belt - ha ha). The 200 peso entry fee (2020) is a bargain for the experience. read more
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2 years ago
This is such a magical place! I cannot stress enough how important it is that anyone make a trip out here. Only a 30-40 min drive from the city. Uber is cheaper but you'll have to take a taxi back. Do yourself a favor and get there right at opening we got there about 11 and stayed till closing (literally last taxi was waiting for us) the staff is amazing. There's some real scientific studies going on here and the amount of biodiversity is off the walls. I still have sooo much to do. Take the path near the women's restroom down (the jaguar trail) to the river.. it's the bees knees. 10000 of tadpoles and the water is nice for a quick swim. Stay within the pools there is white water right over the big rocks. Wear comfy shoes and as always wear repellant the mosquitos were not playing around but they're pollinators sooooo best wear some repellant and let them be. Happy hunting! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Not enough stars!!!! 73 acres of paradise!!!!! A five star restaurant!!!! A full bar!!!!! Servers and staff that could not do enough for you!!! LIVE MUSIC!!!!!!!! This is like no other! In our humble opinion, Longwood Gardens is the only Botanical Garden that gives you this kind of an experience!!!! Go to spend the day, take advantage of the overstuffed couches and enjoy the panoramic vistas! Definitely come hungry and just be ready to enjoy!!!! Weber and his staff have put together something incredibly special here!!!!! DO NOT COME TO PUERTO VALLARTA AND MISS THIS!!!!! One criticism......the gift shop.....far too generic! We would have spent a fortune in the gift shop if there were Vallarta Botanical Garden Hats ( xl please), Vallarta Botanical t shirts, Polo Shirts, post cards, etc..... We would have gladly been walking advertising!!!!! Anyway, do not miss!!!! Simply one of a kind!!!! Thank you Weber for being there!!!!!! read more
3 years ago
One of the most beautiful gardens that I have ever been to. Tropical flowers in the middle of the jungle. Beautifully curated with wild peacocks, hens and iguanas graciously sharing the space with you. and thedog graveyard was a bonus. read more
5 years ago
Fantastic place Fantastic food Fantastic service Fantastic setting Big portions of food Will be back again read more
3 years ago
Beautiful gardens and wonderful restaurant. Took the jaguar hike to the river. Very nice and helpful staff. read more
5 years ago
Absolutely amazing experience. There are flowers and beautiful areas to explore throughout. We had the opportunity to see numerous hummingbirds and butterflies. Pack a bathing suite if you want to hike down to the river. I can't wait to come back a different time of year to see what else will be in blooming. read more
El jardín botánico de Puerto Vallarta is about 45 minutes outside Puerto Vallarta. Keep that in mind when making plans. That said it is a beautiful drive with many vistas that are not to be missed. The garden itself is full of plants, go figure. Admission is good for 7 days and very reasonable. I recommend bringing bug spray or buying it at the ticket counter. It is there for a reason. Take a picture of the garden map and plan your stroll through this beautiful compound. We checked out the chapel and the little sub-gardens before going to the restaurant that outlooks so much green! The bird feeders kept the local avians close and us entertained. The menu is varied and reasonable. If after you have replenished yourself you feel like hiking down to the river, go for it! Just remember there is little more than a goat path with some sketchy stairs here and there. It is not an easy hike and I took more than a break or two to catch my breath and apologize to my legs. To me it was worth the effort. The gift shop and a lot of options and I reduced the chocolate stock significantly. It is worth the trip if you want something leisurely, just skip the hike and enjoy the stroll and a nice lunch. Go early. By the time we left, the small parking lot was bursting! read more
It's a nice half day trip if you want to escape PV and head up into the hills. You can get there via bus, Uber, cab etc. about a 40 min drive south of the romantic zone. This is what I would call a rustic garden setting. They have some nice displays close to the restaurant in greenhouses and the church but beyond that it's hiking trails to the river and other areas of the property. The red/jaguar trail is the most rustic and the hardest option on the property which leads to the river. It really wasn't all that scenic and you need to watch your footing at all times. You can more easily take the yellow trail down to the river and not miss much. The restaurant and gift shop are very nice and a perfect spot to have lunch. The restaurant has wifi so you will be able to order an Uber from there or ask them to call you a cab (phone signal is nonexistent). Otherwise the bus stop is right in front of the garden (bus is cheap but also can get very crowded in the city). It's a 3.5 experience for me. read more
4 years ago
This place is super beautiful and very tranquil. For anyone going who plans on doing the tiger trail (which leads to this amazing water area) give yourself time! It's so worth checking out! I think it was the best part of the garden. It's a little strenuous so I would say plan for an hour to really enjoy the water and the walk (for just that part of the garden alone). Also, this is a drive from the city to get here. So bring snacks and water. There's food there but it's like a 40min-1hr long drive to get there. ****BRING BUG REPELLENT!!!! Cannot stress this enough. (And probably a hat as well) read more
3 years ago
6 years ago
Great tour from PV. Small group, air conditioned coach and exceptional knowledgeable tour guide. Take this tour! https://tours.vbgardens.org read more
5 years ago
We went here on a whim while staying at a Villa in Conchas Chinas. It was about 40 min drive and wow the mountain is absolutely beautiful. We took a few small trails when we got there. Wear tennis shoes!!! We then went to the garden by the restaurant and got so many ideas for our yard. The restaurant food was the best I had the entire week. No lie and we didn't even plan on eating there. Hummingbirds everywhere. Just go please read more
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